The annual event brings together stakeholders from government, industry, and academia to discuss regulatory compliance and emerging issues in food safety. 

The symposium, evolving from a breakfast event, now includes diverse speakers and topics such as cybersecurity, avian influenza, and peracetic acid research. 

In the podcast episode, Wendy emphasizes the importance of collaboration between regulators and industry professionals. 

"Sometimes the challenges that other fields and other sectors are facing and have faced for years are just emerging in food safety and in the food industry," she said. "It's really a great idea to include experts from other sectors to get just a new perspective and maybe learn some best practices."

The podcast also features on-the-scene interviews with attendees at the Georgia Regulatory Symposium. The attendees, from various industry sectors such as food manufacturers and regulatory agencies, speak about how their attendance at the Georgia Regulatory Symposium is valuable for networking and learning about industry updates and best practices.

"We have a great format. Our speakers are fantastic," said White. "People seem to really love it."

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